But Michal the daughter of Saul came out to meet David. Before he could get the blessing out, she vehemently scolded him. He came in expecting to find a joyous feast, <> I sensed God was saying to me: He is right and you need to really love this person. He alone is able to bring joy from suffering, hope from affliction, and life from death. She placed God on equality with the teraphim (19:16). 31 December 1999. This bitterness would soon lead them into another Her father and her brother, Jonathan (Davids BFF), died the same day in battle (1 Sam 31). Michal was the wife who found herself in the kind of family feud that many women face, except that Michal's family feud was on a scale that determined the future of Israel. There is no indication that they ever saw each other Love is not just about what you say with your mouth, but more importantly about what you do with your actions. She could not see the goodness of God because someone she knew, was a bad representation to her, of who God really is. Episode 91: Israel at 75: Voices of Protest. Ashkelon and Gaza were defeated. Im so visual and I remember when David became real to me. Where does the injustice dwell in your own life? Even though he is now very much a stranger, David breaks up Michals marriage. She was then used by her husband, as a means of escape from the clutches of the murderous Saul. Michal apparently did not understand Davids reasons for bringing the ark into Jerusalem. }GBu$*,H H*RAh#c*"!klwGIHNTIc5p;x 'P.zV5 8h.Cx'UdEW'$f~RqB`Y(;/+Mh7Y}(&6 So Ish-Bosheth gave orders and had her taken away from her husband Paltiel son of Laish. I want that for my life, dont you? 13 feet tall, this larger-than-life physical size was intended to capture Davids colossal spiritual strength. during the separation. 1. What occurs whenever affection As she grew older, endobj I didnt see that my words were unkind or cruel. Saul is initially impressed with Davids skill so he says David you are going into the army soldier! Decisions are made for her as she is handed off from one man to another and trapped by power grabs. After the first attempt failed, David tries again and this time the ark is successfully brought to his city. But rather than leave Gods people with the fear and sting of judgment, the book of Micah concludes with the prophets call Does the Bible Condemn Using Tarot Cards? 8:5-7; 1 Sam. Proverbs 12:18 Reckless words pierce like a sword But the tongue of the wise brings healing, Proverbs 18:21 The tongue has the power of life and deathAnd those who love it will eat its fruit. I wonder what Michal was feeling when she said goodbye to her husband Paltiel? His first plan is to offer David his oldest daughter in marriage. Seeman, Don. How different Her rebuke, accusing him of sexual vulgarity, gives vent to her anger over his treatment of her (it also isolates her from David and from the servant women she speaks of as witnessing his cavorting). Why are they included in the Word of God? She could not see the goodness of God because David was a bad representation of who God really is. I dont know if you caught it, so let me make you aware of it. Dwelling in a largely agricultural part of the country, Micah lived outside the governmental centers of power in his nation, leading to his strong concern for the lowly and less fortunate of societythe lame, the outcasts, and the afflicted (Micah 4:6). Not only are these evident in marriages, but they are evident N-Kt#+X]n'%aKVb/Xc2. the world and the other seeks God. In Gods presence bitterness and scorn fade, to be replaced by peace and joy. How about you? If someone overheard your words would they find them to be reckless? I mentioned earlier that Michal was his wife, then she wasnt and then she was again. The love that brought the couple David was willing to do anything to Do you speak differently to your family than you do at work? He does not attempt to provide for her or take her with him, though he arranges for his parents safety in Moab and has other wives with him in the wilderness and in the land of the Philistines. Sheffield: Sheffield Phoenix Press, 2015. Only be valiant for me and fight the LORD's battles." For Saul thought, "Let not my hand be against him, but let the hand of the Philistines be against him." And David said to Saul, "Who am I, and who are my relatives, my father's clan in Israel, that I should . He was about to be reunited Abigail The Bible describes Abigail this way "and she was a woman of good understanding" ( 1 Samuel 25:3 ). In Bethlehem, Samuel meets seven of Jesse's amazing sons, but not the one God had chosen. Consider the various lessons we can learn from Jonathan's life . most unpleasant lesson. Finally negotiations were successful and the two Q. What Does It Mean? In Dangerous Sisters of the Hebrew Bible, 37-52. Havent we often been in such situations? We will not only look to the Law, the Prophets, and life and teachings . Or perhaps it was a strategic political move. If someone says they love you, dont just listen to what they say, watch what they do. Abandoned. Here was her husband, the king no less, divesting himself of his royal robes and wholeheartedly celebrating God. New York: 2000. In hope that David would be killed in the act, Saul offered his daughter Michal to David for the dowry of 100 killed . (I Samuel 18:20). Proud member She rescued the husband she loved from certain death. Try Bible Gateway Plus free for 14 days! Most of us dont decide daily to cut people down or find ways to carry out injustice. Dont just receive love, make sure you give it back demonstrated by what you say and do. 13 Then Michal took an idol and laid it on the bed, covering it with a garment and putting some goats hair at the head. King David genuinely worshipped God with all his might on that joyful day, and she despised him for it. Im just amazed arent you that God wants to use us too and our little lives for Kingdom purposes. Ephesians 2:10 says we have been uniquely re-created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us. While David was playing the lyre, 10 Saul tried to pin him to the wall with his spear, but David eluded him as Saul drove the spear into the wall. The seemingly little acts of these four women dramatically influenced David and radically changed the world around him. Listen to Chuck Swindolls overview of Micah in his audio message from the Classic series Gods Masterwork. I will give her to you for a wife. She answered not so good. Surprised, I asked her why? The last words describing this marriage union When Saul discovered that Michal was in love with David, he offered her to David, but only after David delivered 100 Philistine foreskins. It is only in worship that we can forget ourselves and focus on our Saviour. I Samuel 18:17 Saul said to David, Here is my older daughter Merab. sarcasm is tragic when it appears in any relationship! For a brooding history linked her to this man, celebrating wildly in the streets. THE CONSEQUENCES She did not love Jehovah and was thus offended with Davids Michal is identified as Sauls daughter, for she speaks as the representative of her fathers house, and, by doing so, forfeits her role in the house of King David. In that period there Therefore, Micah directed much of his prophecy toward the powerful leaders of Samaria and Jerusalem, the capital cities of Israel and Judah, respectively (1:1). 3. Two young lovers, multiple conflicts, intrigue, emotional peaks and valleys, danger, etc., all are a part of this narrative. So, I came into a marriage with the thinking I could say anything that was true, or honest, or right even if it was harsh and critical. This is critical to any marriage if it is going to be successful. David accepts, but on one condition. In the Bible there are key moments in her life that give us important lessons about relationships and marriage. Psalm 139 tells us that we have been uniquely created as human beings. Let the Philistines do that!, Saul was hoping the Philistines would kill David and that would be the end of it. Author: The author of the Book of Micah was the Prophet Micah ( Micah 1:1 ). II Sam 6:20 How glorious the king of Israel looked today! When Saul exiled David, she was given in marriage to another man, and he wept bitterly over giving her back to David (2 Sam 3:13-16). He was given to fits of rage and remorse. To blame God for mans shortcomings is almost equivalent to reducing God to an imperfect being. In fact, he brings double. Influence means the power to change or affect someone or something (Websters Dictionary). But I demand one thing of you: Do not come into my presence unless you bring Michal daughter of Saul when you come to see me. Then David sent messengers to Ish-Bosheth son of Saul, demanding, Give me my wife Michal, whom I betrothed to myself for the price of a hundred Philistine foreskins (2 Samuel 3:13-14). had enjoyed (2 Sa 3:1). Store; Bibles; Deals; More; As low as $2.92/mo. The once-tender relationship was Date of Writing: The Book of Micah was likely written between 735 and 700 B.C. Rejected. David Marries Michal - Then Saul said to David, "Here is my elder daughter Merab. Let us know. was no national concern for God (1 Chron 13:3). She had been trained under Sauls monarchy. David is so happy and so excited that finally the ark, the ark of Moses, the representation of Gods presence to His chosen people, will be with him in the city. The fact that the Bible reports that Michal loved David (the only place in the Hebrew Bible where it is stated that a woman loves a man), but not that he loves her, suggests he does not. God has created us, as women, all of us, with purpose and the ability to affect our world for good or bad. It takes some getting used to and there will be moments where either you or the parent will want it to be as it was before you got married. Every woman there, whether speakers, attenders, or those serving; all of them, just like you and me, are women of influence. Today, most of the time, I stop before I use those reckless words. I depend daily on the Holy Spirit to help me with my words and Ive learned you cant be perfect, so just let it go. You have that influence. But all Michal saw was the man who had used her, abandoned her, and embarrassed her, who was now proclaiming Gods praises in the street. In David she had loved the Our first lesson comes not from David, but from Gd Himself. him were sarcastic. falling apart today. You could see they were so happy to be getting married. He heroically claimed her and the two 10:17-24 ). Michal must have been in a very uncomfortable position, stuck between her husband and her father. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.". Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check.3 When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal. of David has taken off his royal robes so he too can dance and skip and sing with the crowd. The scriptures tell us she loves David. Despite her still being married to David, Saul gives her in marriage to Paltiel. destroyed because one allowed affection to be replaced by bitterness. becomes a bitter battle zone! However, Saul is not going to give up without a fight and a plan. In fact, She is the only woman in the Old Testament of whom it is said that she loved a man7. Saul likes this deal thinking David will probably die in battle. Do not let mans misdeeds prevent you from seeing Gods goodness. Thus David had many reasons to praise God. In 1 Chronicles 15:29-- It states that "Michal" is Saul's daughter and that she saw King David out of a window and she despised him. He was pleased because he saw it as an opportunity to possibly kill David. The marriage duet ends in a duel of bitter words. Scorned. These are the pervasive creeds of our secular age. Love is not just about what you say with your mouth, but more importantly about what you do with your actions. James 3:1-10 Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. This refers to her deep feelings There is no clear reason why she despised him, so I would like to offer a possibility. Help us elevate the voices of Jewish women. Today let's begin by reading the first mention of Michal in 1 Samuel 14:49-52. Who were her parents? After her introduction in1 Sam 14:49as Sauls younger daughter, she appears next in 18:20, where we read, Michal loved David. Saul uses her, as he did her older sisterMerab, as a trap, in the hope that David will be killed while trying to meet the bride price of one hundred Philistine foreskins. However these in the life of Socrates. Cant you imagine how happy she is? your first year. Who was she and what happened to her after Saul and his family were killed? In her rage she ran two were the same outwardly, they had drastically different values and Michals childlessness is not accounted for (did David confine her, as he shut away other wives[2 Sam 20:3]?) Evidently 4 Or take ships as an example. Michal, the princess, is in love with David, the dashing commoner. hero and King. Sa 2:12ff). He is losing his grip on his throne and David is going to replace him. Lets pick up the story in chapter 19. In the Midrash, Michal is praised for her loyalty to her husband and her rejection of her father's authority. While the brought her marriage to a terrible tragedy. The first story is when she falls in love with David, marries him and protects his life from her father Saul. The statement that Michal had no children(1 Sam 6:23) does not square with the Hebrew text of2 Sam 21:89, where David hands over the five sons of Michal, Sauls daughter to the Gibeonites for execution. Do you want to go deeper in your walk with the Lord but cant seem to overcome the stuff that keeps getting in the way? It helps me develop a much deeper and rounded understanding of the text, beyond simply what the words say. Chuck has a way of saying it the way it is! As David became more and more successful in battle, Saul became more and more jealous, envious of his victories. connected to our faith. 6. Michals singular failing was that she failed to honor God in Their quarrel raises another important issue by repeatedly referring to the kingship: the rejection of the house of Saul in favor of the house of David. Marriages that dont operate in this fashion are highly likely to fail. The Marital Separation intrigue, emotional peaks and valleys, danger, etc., all are a part of "Michal: The Kings Daughter or the Kings Wife. In The Female Ruse: Women's Deception and Divine Sanction in the Hebrew Bible, 137-150. Do not allow bitterness and scorn to prevent you from having your own encounter with the living God. But when we do this we ignore who Michal was and what she went through. People mistreat us so we turn our backs on Christ. But lets start near the end of Michals story. Lynne is passionate about mobilising women to impact the Kingdom and the local community. Pursuing her life passion to teach the Word of God, train leaders and connect people in community, Dianne Miller has dedicated years as a teaching leader in Bible Study Fellowship as well as directing Womens Ministries at the Church of the Apostles in Atlanta, Georgia and Northwest Bible Church, More. Davids devotion to God had reflected Michal knew of God but she did not truly know cost to others. Its at the end of his life that we meet the fourth woman, Abishag. desert wilderness crosses multiple battlefields and eventually returns When Saul sent the men to capture David, Michal said, He is ill.15 Then Saul sent the men back to see David and told them, Bring him up to me in his bed so that I may kill him. 16 But when the men entered, there was the idol in the bed, and at the head was some goats hair. is absent? David ended with a godly blessing for all the people, sent them away with take home boxes of more food. love for God is stronger in one party. I had an annual physical recently. So, my patient, exasperated at times, husband would often say Do you hear what you just said? Are you listening to your words? Which would most times make me mad and then I would shut down and quit talking to him, you know that silent treatment! Here are 15 lessons from King David 's life we can all live by: 1. The Marital Problems Parents, teachers, friends? Arise to help me; look on my plight! Foolish Then Michal took an idol and laid it on the bed, covering it with a garment and putting some goats hair at the head (1 Samuel 19:11-13). but is necessary theologically, for Gods rejection of Saul precluded a descendant of his ever ruling over Israel. But then, later, her harsh words, flowing from a hard heart could not be taken back. Here's a list of biblical womensome familiar, some notwhich can provide invaluable learning. MICHAL. Perfect love casts out fear. Joy dispels bitter people. We are told in Hebrews 11:23 that Moses was hidden by his parents because they saw he was a beautiful child. The deal gets done. VxI@h=\* @~i:_%+z B)_ David comes back with proof of not 100 but 200 dead Philistines that he has killed. Michal introduces us to one of the famous romantic-tragedies in the Bible. Love with my love. I realized that somehow, loving this particular person fits into Gods eternal purposes for me, and maybe for them too. Thanks for the good work you do. fuj0d{-xvRqX"Uh4u[a$YsH>AZwpB)TRxH :w"~UTl?n [I];A0y;pLy+(:U6.jYM]fS} kkN]K^k_js1_>!1H+!:+^z Bible Lessons from Abigail, Bathsheba and Michal Abigail, Bathsheba and Michal were three of King David's wives. Therefore its return meant the return of Gods presence to his people. In fact, almost impossible, to separate, to compartmentalize all our problems. He is the author ofThe Pursuit of Purpose which will help you understand how God leads you into his will. David had Scriptures tell us that Saul down deep understands this conflict he has with David is all about the Kingdom. A reference is made to her having Can you picture the scene; the ark is being brought up the hill, in the middle of the street, the crowds are following, singing, dancing, tambourines are playing. If compromise is not made then alienation of contempt. It is this same failing that is responsible for many marriages Gay rights are civil rights. Michal is the daughter of King Saul ( 1 Sam. Weve got to remember people are impacted by our words. How would you have felt? She masterminded his escape. We can learn from their successes and their mistakes how to be Gods influential women. b. Sarcasm and biting language will be hurled at another. Along the way, David remarries. David and Michal are happy too; but Saul is miserable. That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh (Genesis 2:24). I wonder was she aware, did she believe at this time that David would be the next King? Hope Bolinger Author 2020 12 Oct His wife, Zantippe, was a woman with a furious As a contemporary of Isaiah and Hosea, Micah prophesied during the momentous years surrounding the tragic fall of Israel to the Assyrian Empire (722 BC), an event he also predicted (Micah 1:6). Exum, J. Cheryl. But I demand one thing of you: Do not come into my presence unless you bring Michal daughter of Saul when you come to see me. 14 Then David sent messengers to Ish-Bosheth son of Saul, demanding, Give me my wife Michal, whom I betrothed to myself for the price of a hundred Philistine foreskins., Why does he want her back? In his presence we can forget the rejection, the abandonment, the lies, the injustice, the treacherous acts of others. and kill David. This little escape saved the lineage of the Messiah. Your sacrifice of praise might be just what will lead another to salvation. With Gods strength, he defeats the enemy and his life as a soldier, a warrior begins. Michals appearances in 12 Samuel reflect her confinement as a woman caught in the fierce struggle over the kingship between her father, Saul, and her husband, David. In love with David, Michal proved her loyalty to her husband over her father when she saved David from her father's attack on his life. In the Bible we first meet David when the Lord sends the prophet Samuel on a mission to find and anoint Saul's replacement as King of Israel due to Saul's rebellious heart and sin. Just received Chuck's "Stuff I've Learned That I'll Never Forget" CD in the mail yesterday. Its because only in his presence can our sinful nature and human failures be overwhelmed by his grace. In her spare time, you will find her in the kitchen or at her laptop, hoping to pen the next great novel. Inductive Bible study on the life of David from 1 Samuel 18. This scene of She is eventually cast aside, having no children to call her own.5 Lindsay Hardin Freeman. separation! The podcast is also a really great way to help me learn and develop an understanding of the Bible the way it was meant to be. So the king took Armoni and Mephibosheth, the two sons of Rizpah the daughter of Aiah, whom she bore to Saul; and the five sons of Michal the daughter of Saul, whom she brought up for Adriel the son of Barzillai the Meholathite (emphasis mine). The book of Micah provides one of the most significant prophecies of Jesus Christs birth in all the Old Testament, pointing some seven hundred years before Christs birth to His birthplace of Bethlehem and to His eternal nature (Micah 5:2). occurs. What are the consequences of allowing Some commentators take the presence of teraphim as a sign that Michal holds to false religious beliefs, but it should be noted that the teraphim are in Davids house. The reunion officially took place at Hebron. (Jonathan was Saul's son.) Lockyer's All the Women of the Bible - Michal . In this video Bible study from the St. Paul Center, discover why the liturgy is a major theme that runs through the entire Bible, from Genesis to the Book of Revelation. Just as it took years to chisel away at the rough edges of the marble to smooth the sculptures surface to perfection, there were also years of refining, testing, training for the man of God to be Gods King of Israel and our women of influence were part of Gods plan for David. The tragedy of Michal the joyous home filled with affection
